Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University

05/29/2026

It's not summer in Oklahoma without logging some wheat pasture hours, especially during the most recent field day in Lahoma. Class of 2026 Biosystems Engineering graduate, Eli Reynolds, demonstrated a phenotyping rover produced in the BAE lab this past year. Dr. Ning Wang instructed and worked with BAE research students Eli Reynolds and Brady Holzapfel to develop a solar-powered and remotely controlled cart to support collaborative research being done with Dr. Amanda De Oliveira Silva in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. The rover is equipped with instruments and sensors to quantify phenotypes of wheat (physical expressions of the genotype or genetics). We're excited to see this interdepartmental collaboration rolling through amber waves and progressing wheat research.

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05/26/2026

On behalf of our colleagues with the South Central Sun Grant Program, we are proud to announce that five OSU graduate researchers have been awarded the 2026 South Central Sun Grant Spring Graduate Research Fellowship! 🎉 Congratulations to Nathaniel Bolujoko, Manoj Gyawali, Mohd Tauhid Khan, Swarnali Mukherjee, and Oluwatobi Quadri for earning this competitive $4,500 fellowship supporting biofuel, bioenergy, and bioproduct research at OSU.

05/18/2026

Another exciting multi-state, multi-institution, interdisciplinary project featuring BAE is getting ready for lift-off! Dr. Sumon Datta, the Oklahoma Mesonet and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board are partnering with Kansas State University and the Kansas Water Office on a new NASA-funded research on regional forecasting and irrigation scheduling tools.

We look forward to seeing this collaboration in action!

05/14/2026

We love the hype and can't wait for the reveal!

Alumni and OSU-BAE connections - we look forward to seeing you at this year's American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting in Indianapolis!

05/11/2026

It may be the first day of summer, but we're still reflecting on a great round of senior capstone projects. Newly graduated engineers Harrison, Douglas, and Jacksen partnered with local business owner Logan Miller on the design and prototype for a seed-metering system to supplement his own no-till drill design. You can read more about that project below, but if you know of a project that could benefit from the BAE Senior Design program, please let us know!

Oklahoma State University engineering students made their mark on the future of agriculture in their senior year by contributing to research on a technology that could change the way farmers plant seeds.

05/11/2026

To our BAE moms - thank you. For the endless support, for being the loudest cheerleaders, and for every moment in between; we owe our students' success to the people who held their hands for the first steps and then entrusted us with the next ones. Here's to celebrating you!

05/09/2026

To the Class of 2026- the road ahead awaits you.

You've worked together to gather your knowledge and hone your abilities. You've blazed research trails for those to follow. You've impacted communities bigger than just that of this campus. You've developed friendships and created memories that will last a lifetime. Most importantly, you've found yourselves along the way- shaping your worldview, establishing your values, dreaming as big as the sky, and chasing goals far beyond the horizon.

Seniors, as always, we are proud of you. Here's to answering the call and finishing what you started- the Cowboy way! 🤠 🧡

05/08/2026

As we begin graduation weekend, we want to first recognize our graduate students. These four have dedicated their research talents, academic skills, and passion for advancing engineering and agriculture into pursuing their Masters of Science degrees. Congratulations to Shahrukh, Nadia, Alok, and Katelin!

And, of course we would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the faculty mentors who have advised these students throughout their academic careers! A big thank you to Dr. Mangalgiri for her mentorship of Shahrukh Ali, Dr. Hamilton for his mentorship of Nadia Bekoe, Dr. Datta for his mentorship of Alok Pandit and Dr. Moore for his mentorship of Katelin Bean!

05/07/2026

Earlier this week, BAE welcomed Oakdale Public School to check out our ag engineering lab during their visit to OSU! While watching the drones race, learning about wheat researching robots, controlling the pivot irrigation model, and revving a test engine, visiting middle schoolers participated in great conversations with our BE and AST students about what they are learning and building.

K-12 education opportunities allow our students to engage in the Extension mission of the university by bringing engineering knowledge and agricultural technology education back into the community. These special moments also encourage our students to reflect on when they first found a passion for the sciences, especially as our senior presenters prepare to graduate tomorrow and Saturday. Dr. Chinn is so proud of all the aura that our BAE students brought to the event and the impact that they made.

Thank you to our new friends from Oakdale Public School for visiting us - we hope you have a great rest of your school year, and thanks for making our final week even more fun!

05/06/2026

Yesterday, BAE seniors and grad students joined the Order of the Engineer, alongside more than 150 Oklahoma State Engineering students. By taking the Obligation, they vow to practice integrity and uphold the professional standards of an Engineer.

Congratulations to all of the new members and thank you to the faculty, staff, family, and friends who joined us for yesterday's ceremony.

05/05/2026

BAE students are racing towards summer break, both in completing their finals and competing with each other 🏎️

Students - be sure to share your summer internships, jobs, competitions, and study-abroad experiences with us on social media by tagging baeokstate ☀️